How are homes heated in South Bend Township, MN?

Name: Heating fuel in South Bend Township, MN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Bend Township, used by 53.0% (±7.5 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

9.4% heat with electricity.

0.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 53.0% (±7.5 points)
Electricity: 9.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 0.7%

Heating fuel in South Bend Township

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	South Bend Township	Blue Earth County	Minnesota	United States
Utility gas	53.0% (±7.5 points)	64.7%	65.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	0.7% (±0.9 points)	0.5%	1.3%	3.9%
Electricity	9.4% (±5.2 points)	20.2%	19.4%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	33.1% (±7.4 points)	12.1%	10.8%	4.9%
Wood	3.1% (±1.8 points)	1.1%	1.6%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.6% (±0.8 points)	0.8%	0.9%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±4.1 points)	0.6%	0.9%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In South Bend Township, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Blue Earth County (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from Minnesota (1.3%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In South Bend Township, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Blue Earth County (20.2%).

It is also lower than in Minnesota (19.4%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near South Bend Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Bend Township
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
South Bend Township	—	9.4% (±5.2 points)	—
Skyline	3.0 mi	3.9% (±6.2 points)	Not measurably different
North Mankato	3.9 mi	18.2% (±4.5 points)	Higher
Judson Township	4.9 mi	1.4% (±1.6 points)	Lower
Belgrade Township	5.9 mi	9.4% (±7.0 points)	Not measurably different
Rapidan Township	6.0 mi	7.9% (±3.8 points)	Not measurably different
Mankato	6.2 mi	25.4% (±2.9 points)	Higher
Lake Crystal	6.7 mi	13.6% (±6.0 points)	Not measurably different
Garden City Township	7.2 mi	7.2% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Judson Township, MN (1.4%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Mankato, MN (18.2%), Mankato, MN (25.4%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Blue Earth County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
17 (tie)	Good Thunder	1.4% (±1.7 points)
17 (tie)	Vernon Center	1.4% (±1.5 points)
19	Jamestown Township	1.2% (±2.0 points)
20	Vernon Center Township	1.0% (±2.1 points)
21	Butternut Valley Township	0.9% (±2.5 points)
22	Mapleton	0.8% (±0.7 points)
23	South Bend Township	0.7% (±0.9 points)
24	Mankato Township	0.3% (±0.5 points)
25 (tie)	Eagle Lake	0.0% (±1.9 points)
25 (tie)	Lake Crystal	0.0% (±2.0 points)
25 (tie)	Madison Lake	0.0% (±3.9 points)
25 (tie)	Mankato	0.0% (±0.1 points)
25 (tie)	Pemberton	0.0% (±24.4 points)

Showing 13 of 34 places in Blue Earth County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about South Bend Township

What is the most common way to heat a home in South Bend Township?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in South Bend Township, used by 53.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in South Bend Township heat with oil?

0.7% (±0.9 points) of occupied homes in South Bend Township use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in South Bend Township have electric heat?

9.4% (±5.2 points) of occupied homes in South Bend Township heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Bend township, Blue Earth County, Minnesota

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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